New & Now Summer 2019
TWIN CITIES CO-OP PARTNERS SEEKING BOARD CANDIDATES
The Board of Directors is looking for engaged owners to serve on the Twin Cities Co-op Partners (TCCP) Board. Qualified applicants are co-op members in good standing with a passion for our community, strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach. We seek board candidates who can engage in respectful debate and dialogue, bringing their unique perspectives and skills to the conversation. The three-year position requires an average commitment of 10–20 hours per month and offers a stipend of $8,113 per year.
Additional candidate information and application forms are available at the customer service desk, online or by emailing election@tccp.coop.
Key dates:
• June 28: Deadline for candidate applications
• July 15-19: Candidate interviews
• July 24: Board approves election slate
We love hearing from you!
As a part of our continuous efforts to improve our co-op, we’re launching an ongoing customer survey program. Customers will be randomly selected to take online surveys through our registers in exchange for a store coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase or more.
‘National Night Out’ party packs
Bring the co-op to your block party on National Night Out, August 6! Sign up for a FREE co-op party pack with local chips and salsa, a 12-pack of sparkling water, kids’ activities and more!
July 15: Sign-up begins at the customer service desks
August 2: Party Pack pick-up begins
CALLING ALL FRIENDLY DOGS AND COMPASSIONATE HUMANS
Canine Inspired Change (CIC), invites co-op shoppers and owners (and their dogs) to attend a FREE info session in the parking lot at Linden Hills Co-op on Sunday, June 23 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Learn about therapy dog work and if it’s right for you. Register for this info session on our website at tccp.coop.
CIC is kicking off a 4-week training class the following weekend. The 4-week class prepares you and your dog to become a registered CIC social/emotional therapy dog team and volunteer with CIC. The first class of the session will be held at Linden Hills on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. The following 3 classes (July 13, 20 and 27) will be held at the CIC office in St Paul. Register on Canine Inspired Change’s website.
FREE COMMUNITY YOGA
Sundays at 9 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
At Wedge Table, FREE, no registration needed
Classes are open to all levels and taught by local and well-loved teachers including Elisabeth Pletcher, Tara Cantwell and Brianna Darling.
Upcoming Board Meetings
Board meetings are held on the dates below, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Owners are welcome to attend. RSVP required by phone at 612 871 3993 x1817. Meetings are held at the Wedge Table.
June 24 • August 12